Leathers, Cold injury advise.

[Abraxix92]

Hello you lovely set of Bikers.

A couple of month's ago, i was given a good set of leather's which fit very well, and i'm grateful millions for that (thanks cats)

Now the problem is, i have a past sport injury which is in my right shoulder.

I believe it was classed as a trapped nerve, and i really don't fancy having my shoulder torn over to cut and remove the nerve and remove what ever material is pressing on the nerve (bone, scar tissue, disc material etc)

The issue i have is riding longer distance in leathers, especially on the motorway, where the cold wind is constantly pressing against my shoulder, i don't have this problem with textiles which is making me wonder how it's causing me to feel uncomfortable, and even had Jamberryking notice something is up while he is riding behind me.

I've tried wearing a hoodie underneath leathers to see if that will aid the problem, which it did not seem to do.

Now the obvious thing to do is to scrap weather leathers, but that's not a option as i'm wanting to try track days next year once i pass my test to take restriction out.

I'm wondering if anyone on the forum has had a similar issue and knows any clothing product's which i can wear underneath leathers to stop as much (cold i'm guessing) getting in.

If it was the wind pressure, surly i'd feel the discomfort while sporting textiles too?

[Joeman]

Good base layers that fit tightly and try a rain cover over the leathers to keep the wind out.

[Abraxix92]

Good base layers that fit tightly and try a rain cover over the leathers to keep the wind out.

 

And this now make's me think thermals?

Does the brand really matter for thermals?

That's a good idea, although i'll look a plonker with the rain cover coat on, but that might work!

Thank's Joeman!

[Joeman]

Or get a large textile jacket that will fit over the leathers.

[numptyspence]

You could try a fur stole

http://www.furhatworld.com/images_wm/large/Black_Four_Tier_Fox_Fur_Stole_943.jpg

Just a suggestion

Edited May 4, 2015 by numptyspence

[fq-craigus]

Base layers or a fleece to put over the top

[Joeman]

Good base layers that fit tightly and try a rain cover over the leathers to keep the wind out.

 

And this now make's me think thermals?

Does the brand really matter for thermals?

That's a good idea, although i'll look a plonker with the rain cover coat on, but that might work!

Thank's Joeman!

 

Lidl base layers are pretty good. i have a spare top thats a bit tight for me. should fit you fine i reckon...

yours for a beer if you want it?

[Abraxix92]

Good base layers that fit tightly and try a rain cover over the leathers to keep the wind out.

 

And this now make's me think thermals?

Does the brand really matter for thermals?

That's a good idea, although i'll look a plonker with the rain cover coat on, but that might work!

Thank's Joeman!

 

Lidl base layers are pretty good. i have a spare top thats a bit tight for me. should fit you fine i reckon...

yours for a beer if you want it?

 

Sure, and i'm sure we'll be trading beers again at the rally regardless...

[Joeman]

Lidl base layers are pretty good. i have a spare top thats a bit tight for me. should fit you fine i reckon...

yours for a beer if you want it?

 

Sure, and i'm sure we'll be trading beers again at the rally regardless...

 

yep, so its basically free!

PM your address and i'll stick it in the post.

[Abraxix92]

Done much thanks, will bring my copper jar along! <3

[kitty]

More of a short term fix than long term, but I sometimes use deep heat before riding (the cream kind applied a little while before suiting up or it gets too hot and itchy)

[Marky]

Are you sure it's the temperature that's making you uncomfortable and not a seam or padding on the leather jacket that's pressing against your shoulder in a different place than the textile jacket does? (Was just trying to think of other differences between the two.)

[Abraxix92]

Are you sure it's the temperature that's making you uncomfortable and not a seam or padding on the leather jacket that's pressing against your shoulder in a different place than the textile jacket does? (Was just trying to think of other differences between the two.)

 

That's a great point, never really thought of anything like that, i'll check that when i next wear them (if weather permits) it's good while not riding, but while riding motorway speeds is when it happens.

[NeilM]

I have broken and dislocated my shoulders in the past so I know where you're coming from.

In winter I also occasionally use deep heat.

Try the spray form tho. Stops it getting everywhere. ..

[Joeman]

Done much thanks, will bring my copper jar along! <3

I'll stick it in the post tomorrow. Been too busy to get to the post office !

[NeilM]

I'll drop the deep heat in Brighouse if you like mate..lol